Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle a broken step ladder?

By: twinks

twinks — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:13:47 +0000

Hmm, I’m thinking it would be useful to keep kids’ toys in with canvas or burlap bags attached, laid horizontally, and maybe hung at each end from the ceiling.

By: Brianna

Brianna — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:09:20 +0000

I think you’re on the right track with the shelving unit idea! Depending on the style of your decor you could use it in your home as a book shelf or in the garage to hold car manuals, etc. If it’s possible to detach the steps you could always use them as independent wall shelving as well?

By: Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:34:37 +0000

Why dont you take the two halves apart and incorporate the steps into a garden climbing frame for the kids. I built a ‘castle’ out of old pallets and used old ladders to make ”stairs’ etc.

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:43:54 +0000

Have you seen those expensive ‘ladder’ towel racks in the trendy shops? It looks just like a ladder and leans against the wall and they hang various towels on the rungs…
How about taking the ladder apart at the hinges and if it is grubby then paint one side of it – lean it above a radiator in the bathroom or bedroom to air clothes or towels x

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:32:06 +0000

I used my old rickety wooden A-frame ladder, just as it was, as a trellis for my honeysuckle…it looks great! Here’s a link to a photo of it:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2751759048_3ef8a33e3f.jpg?v=0

By: Delusion

Delusion — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:58:54 +0000

Split the two halves apart to make two metal trellis’s :)